Once upon a time, in a small village tucked away in the countryside, there was a magic home sofa. This sofa had been passed down through generations, bringing comfort and joy to all who owned it. It was said that the sofa had special powers, capable of granting wishes to those who truly believed. The magic home sofa had a unique quality of adapting to the desires and needs of its owner. Whether one needed a soft and cozy place to relax after a long day or a firm support for a productive work session, the sofa could transform itself accordingly. Its cushions were plump and inviting, providing the perfect level of comfort.
Its cushions were plump and inviting, providing the perfect level of comfort. But beyond its physical attributes, it was the magical powers of the sofa that truly set it apart. Those who believed in its magic could make a wish while sitting on the sofa, and if their intentions were pure and genuine, the sofa would grant their request.
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Goodreads Summary: The Owens sisters confront the challenges of life and love in this bewitching novel from New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman.
For more than two hundred years, the Owens women have been blamed for everything that has gone wrong in their Massachusetts town. Gillian and Sally have endured that fate as well: as children, the sisters were forever outsiders, taunted, talked about, pointed at. Their elderly aunts almost seemed to encourage the whispers of witchery, with their musty house and their exotic concoctions and their crowd of black cats. But all Gillian and Sally wanted was to escape.
One will do so by marrying, the other by running away. But the bonds they share will bring them back—almost as if by magic.
Goodreads Rating: 3.78 stars with over 69,000 ratings Genre listing: Fantasy, Fiction, Magic, Witches Goodreads Challenge: 32/602020 Reading Challenge: #2 A book you got for under $3 (See the full challenge https://linzthebookworm.blogspot.com/2019/12/2020-reading-challenge.html)
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Happy August, Readers! I am so excited that it is August because that means it's that much closer to being fall, my favorite season. I am ready for the leaves to turn, and it to get chilly.
At some point and time this week, I had to read Managing to Learn by John Shook. It was required for a training class I was in at work, so I decided if I was going to read, it should count for something. It bumped me up to 31 books for the year, and I'm using it as #49 Read a motivational/inspirational book, which I probably wasn't going to read anything for anyways.
On to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. I did not know this was actually a book until Amazon decided to tell me it was on sale for under $3. I knew there was a movie called Practical Magic, but I've never actually watched it. I figured I'd go ahead and snag it at the time, because why not. I had other books that were slated for this category, but I rarely stick to plan anyways.
When talking about this book, I described it as having a "creepy, whimsical vibe." Now that it's finished, I feel like that's still true, but it kind of faded as the book went on. The creepy, whimsical feeling was more surrounding The Aunts. Given the title, I mistakenly assumed that magic would be a lot more present than what it is in the book. It's there, but it felt very subtle and was never really named. People would call the Owens women witches as insults, but there was never any moment where I felt like they outright acknowledged it. It came across as like the aunts were doing concoctions, odd happenings, or senses and feelings. The exception being the acknowledgment of Jimmy's ghost. Everything else felt incredibly undefined.
The central portion of the story was just about the women and their love interests, including the women who came to visit their aunts. Inline with that was just a story about sisterly bonds. It was interesting, and I liked it, but not what I was really expecting. All of the relationships seemed to be this instantaneous love at first sight type of thing as well. Love at first sight relationships just makes me roll my eyes.
The only characters I really found myself wanting to know more about were the aunts. Sally seemed kind of annoying, and Gillian and Antonia might as well have been the same person. Kylie was okay, and there could have been a lot of room to expand on the emotions and spirits she was sensing. The whole time reading it, I kept wondering if Sally, Gillian, and Antonia had some kind of magic, but it was so subtly written that it was hard to tell. I think I expected a lot more Charmed type of story where they find out their witches or always knew and learned to use their powers.
In the end, I think I just wanted more details, especially more world-building. The ending was kind of abrupt as well. I don't even really remember what the conclusion is. I expected to have like another 30-40 pages of story, and then it was just done. So, that part of it was somewhat disappointing. Overall, I enjoyed the story, but I wanted more magic and less romance.
On to Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman. I did not know this was actually a book until Amazon decided to tell me it was on sale for under $3. I knew there was a movie called Practical Magic, but I've never actually watched it. I figured I'd go ahead and snag it at the time, because why not. I had other books that were slated for this category, but I rarely stick to plan anyways.
It became a symbol of hope, sparking dreams and aspirations within the villagers. Children would often come to the magic home sofa with wide eyes and a heart full of desires. They would make wishes and believe with all their might, hoping for their dreams to come true. Their innocent faith in the sofa's magic was a testament to the power of imagination and the beauty of belief. The magic home sofa became a focal point in the village, attracting people from far and wide who had heard tales of its wonders. It became a hub of inspiration, where dreams were shared and desires ignited. Many found solace and motivation within the embrace of the magical sofa. As the years passed, the magic home sofa continued to weave its spell on the village. It became a cherished heirloom, passed down through generations as a reminder of the power of belief. Its presence brought harmony and unity within the community, as people came together to share stories and hopes. The magic home sofa stands as a testament to the enduring power of magic and belief. It reminds us that sometimes, all we need is a little faith and imagination to make our dreams come true. It serves as a gentle reminder that there is magic in the everyday, waiting to be discovered if only we open our hearts and minds. In the small village, the magic home sofa still stands in a quaint living room, inviting all who pass through its door to believe in the extraordinary. Its presence fills the room with warmth and inspiration, a gentle reminder that magic exists within each one of us, waiting to be awakened..
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